With more than 100 free events aimed at the whole family, choosing which to highlight is no easy feat.
Starting with the under-12s, here are just a few events that can be enjoyed by anyone, anywhere in the world during the course of the festival.
The Institute of Astronomy is teaming up with the Department of Engineering to host a series of fun activities all about our closest cosmic neighbour – the Moon.
The Institute of Astronomy is teaming up with the Department of Engineering to host a series of fun activities all about our closest cosmic neighbour, the Moon, as part of the Cambridge Festival.
Others involved are naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham, Costa Rican climate champion Christiana Figueres, widely credited for achieving the Paris Agreement, Professor of politics David Runciman, human rights barrister and author Philippe Sands, TV presenter Liz Bonnin, and Dr Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury.
Naomi Clements-Brod, festival manager (sciences), said: “Through its sheer volume and scope, the Cambridge Festival is a true reflection of the immense impact the University of Cambridge continues to have on our world through its research. We are excited to be sharing and involving people, from right across the world, in the forward-thinking work of the university and its collaborators during the 10 days, and very much look forward to welcoming our online guests to the very first Cambridge Festival.”